Question 2: How does your media product represent particular social groups?

Question 2 on Prezi

Question1: In what ways does your media product use, develop or challenge forms and conventions of real media products?

Evaluation on Prezi


In my prezi I have included my evaluation to question 1.

Final Product

First draft improvements- From feedback

Front cover

This is what my front cover looks like after improvements. The only improvement I have made is to my sell lines to show the main feature image better and to align them all to the left.

Contents page

Here is a screen shot of my contents page while making improvements from my feedback. From my first draft I have re-arranged the page to make it look more professional and easier to read. Instead of the images going down one side of the page I have placed them together above the header, I am then going to add a large image above them to make it standout. I have started to arrange my page numbers so they are in line with the text I am going to add. I have decided to leave The Charts column in the same place so it is clear I took inspiration for this idea from Billboard magazine. I have made these improvements due to my feedback below is an image of what my magazine contents page looks like after the improvements.

Double page spread

Due to my feedback I have decided to change some things about my double page spread. I have made all of the frames around my images thinner this is to make it look less harsh and more presentable. I have also tried to make my title standout more so the readers know where to look. I have also changed the font of the text to make the article easier to read it is also smaller. Below is an image of what my double page spread looks like after improvements.

Double page spread during production

 

Above are three screen shots of my contents page during production. For my double page spread I have used an answer and question format for my article I have done this as I think it is the most easiest to read and makes the article interesting.  The answers are in first person which I think makes the article more friendly and real. I have used a different colour (red) for my questions this is to make them standout and make it easier for the reader to read. There is also an introduction paragraph to summarise the article and to introduce the main feature. I have also used a quote in the middle of my article to make the reader want to read the rest of the article. I have also placed an image of my model at the end of the article this is to finalise the end of the article and to make it look more interesting. On the left page I have also used a quote to make the reader what to read the article to find out more. I have used the main image of my model with her finger to her lips as I think it attracts attention to the page. I have used three framed images down the side of the page to show more of the photo shoot and to give a girly feel to the magazine which suits my target audience. She is also wearing bright read lipstick to make her lips standout and so it is visible in the photograph.

Contents page during production

For my contents page I have decided to use three images down the side of the page rather than my first idea of the images being placed along the bottom. All of the images have page numbers on to make it easier for the reader to to find what they are looking for in the magazine. I have decided to use all different images with different  models to show variation. I have decided to use banners for column titles to make them standout. Throughout my contents page and magazine I have used the colours black, red and white which is my house style. I have only used two font throughout the page to make is easy to follow and not overwhelming. I have put the information in columns to make it look neat and professional. I have also included the charts to keep the magazine up-to-date and information on how you can subscribe. I think the images I have used in my contents page suits the target audience well which is mainly females. They also show a range of poses to make the page interesting and eye catching.

Front cover during production

This is the start of me making my front cover for my music magazine. I have used a font called Disko the font is really girly and bold which standsout from the page. I have also started placing my sell lines in place to see what it would look like.  

This is the next stage in my production of making my front cover. I have added more sell lines to make it look more full and professional. I have also added the price of the magazine and bar code to make it realistic. I have also put the main sell line on a diagonal because I think it stands out more and makes the page more interesting.

This is the first version of my front cover which I have decided to improve. I like the colour scheme of pink and black as I think it relates to my theme. I have decided to change it because I don't think it stands out enough.  

This is my front cover, I have used a close up image of my model as I think this looks most effective. It is the most effective because you can clearly see her dramatic make up. I have chosen to use black eyeliner in a shape down one side of her face as I think this stands out off the page and gives off a dramatic effect. I have also used bright red lipstick to carry on the theme of bold and striking.  I chose this image because I think it relates to my genre well and was the most eye catching. She is also looking straight into the camera which engages the reader.  Her facial expression suits the tone of the magazine.  

This screen shot shows the difference between the two front covers and how one of them is much more dominant. I have changed the colours to red, black and white as it is more striking and matches he makeup. I also think the closer up image is more suitable for the front cover as it catches your attention more and looks more professional. 

Action plan

In order to complete my improvements I will make sure I use my lesson time wisely and any free lessons I need to make sure I meet the deadline.

There are certain improvements I need to make to each page of my music magazine.

Front cover

• Make more of the sell lines the same font
• Align and arrange the sell lines to fit the page
•  Make the sell lines standout more

Contents page

• Change the column titles
• Rearrange the layout
• Include an image of my front cover
• Make the page numbers align with the information
• Make the size of the font smaller

Double page spread

•  Make the word "Exclusive" standout from the title.
• Use a different font to make it easier to read
• Make the font smaller
• Make the frames around the images smaller

First draft feedback

First draft

Photo Shoot

Front Cover Photos

If I hand a microphone this would be the pose
I would use for my magazine photos.

Double Page spread photos 

 

Contents page 

These photos above are the photo shoots I have taken of my models and will be featured in my front cover, contents page and double page spread. The makeup on my models for the front cover and contents page are very bold and dramatic I have done this as I think they should standout of the page to make people buy the magazine. It is also a way to catch peoples attention. The images for my contents page the makeup on the models aren't as bold to show a more feminine soft side. All of my models are wearing clothes that will make a statement they are also fashionable, up-to-date and feminine this matches my target audience. I have also instructed them to use props such as sunglasses and headphones to make the images more interesting and to match the genre of my magazine.   I have also tried to give my models direction to the vary poses in most of the photographs the models are looking straight into the camera this is to address the audience and show dominance.